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Finding the Benefits of Hypnotism with Katy Redmon… When people hear the word hypnosis, many picture a stage show — someone clucking like a chicken or falling asleep at theRead More

Dr. Chegini Transforms Adversity into Service… Dr. Farnaz Chegini, owner of Chegini Family Dentistry, has been through much adversity, but you wouldn’t know it from her beautiful smile and friendly,Read More

Ritual Sauna Brings Heat, Healing to Community… Wellness doesn’t always require a spa visit or a drive out of town – it can come right where you are.  Ritual Sauna, aRead More

16 Life Hacks for 2026… The world is a complicated place. Between busy work and school schedules, extracurricular activities, increasing costs and a seemingly endless barrage of responsibilities, only theRead More

January 2026… Matthew Allen, MDOccupation: Oncologist, Valor Oncology What do you enjoy most about living in the North State?The good people, community and the outdoors. Family: Wife – Janet Carter, PharmD,Read More

Homemade Candles to Brighten the Season… There’s something about the glow of a candle that makes a room feel instantly warmer. Maybe it’s the flicker of light dancing on theRead More

Kimberly Carlson Aesara’s New Book Inspires… Sometimes, the path we have in mind for ourselves doesn’t deliver us to our intended location. Sometimes, that path takes the circuitous route toRead More

Mollykid Studios Helps Others Find Joy Through Art… For as long as she can remember, Molly Watson has been drawn to create art in many forms. Her art room atRead More

Debi Chimenti Brings Kid Klown Back to Life… Redding author Debi Chimenti recently launched the newest version of her children’s book, “Kid Klown and the Butterfly Adventures,” which has beenRead More

Finding Joy in Moments, Not Things… Some gifts don’t fit in boxes.They don’t need ribbons or tags or a last-minute dash to the store. They come quietly — in theRead More

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening…By Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know.His house is in the village though;He will not see me stopping hereTo watchRead More

Festive Facts for the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… December is a month filled with sparkle, song and celebrations from around the world. Whether you’re lighting candles, trimming treesRead More

Simple Ways to Keep Pets Merry and Safe… From wagging tails under the tree to cats curled by the fire, pets add a special kind of joy to the season.Read More

Seasonal Flavors, Timeless Comfort… Spiced Maple Hot Apple Cider Ingredients 6 cups fresh apple cider ¼ cup pure maple syrup 2 cinnamon sticks 4 whole cloves 2 star anise (optionalRead More

Holiday 2025 Gift List… With so much happening this time of year, a little help goes a long way. Use this list to remember every someone special. Kids!!!* Mom DadRead More

What I Enjoy – December 2025 – Karen Simmons… Occupation: Banking Family: Two boys, two daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren (a dog, cat and tortoise, because pets are family too!) HowRead More

Bill Robberson’s Jefferson Bike Company in Yreka… Sometimes all it takes is retirement to discover a passion for work. At least, that’s what Bill Robberson learned after opening up theRead More

Tehama Couple Turns Figs Into Mission… Drive down I-5 into Red Bluff and you’ll see the familiar patchwork of orchards, ranches and open fields that make up Tehama County. YouRead More

Small Practices that Make the Season Feel Full… Thankfulness is not a grand gesture. It is a series of small looks up and small looks around. It is steam risingRead More

A Winter Bucket List to Make the Season Shine… Winter asks us to notice the glow in small places—steam from a mug, a quiet street after dark, a song thatRead More